Shar Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Well, I am still undecided if it is cause to celebrate, but today marks one year since I was told I have this ****** awful disease. I am happy it hasn't progressed the way I thought it might, next week will reveal just how it is all going. I do have to say I miss the old me. The me that would look forward to a future that I took for granted. Work opportunities existed, now I survive on a disability pension that is ridiculously low. Lifestyle has changed forever, some days I am so low and get angry at myself. I miss being able to just live life and not worry about scans and living with side effects! I try to be positive, but I do have days that I ask what the heck I did that was so wrong to get this at 38 yrs of age. Regardless of all that, I will toast to living with my glass of coke tonight and try to remain positive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 You are my younger son's age -- too young for this disease. I am so sorry about that. Know that you have much support here. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Shar, I hate these anniversaries too...I never know how to handle them. I read your profile and you are responding to the Tarceva...I bet you have many more anniversaries of your diagnosis. Try to do something special for yourself...Cindi we need the pub opened for Shar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 We understand your mixed emotions. We care and we salute your well fought battle. We miss our old life, too, and raise our Diet Coke w/ yours. Love Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 WOOOO HOOOOO helll yeah! the pub is open! don't have to ask me twice! Shar, honey, this is just the beginning! Absolutely something to celebrate. We know the value of being alive and the GIFT that it represents! You go ahead and drink your diet coke...may I freshen that for you? I am going to have a blueberry slurpee cuz I am thinking about another special friend tonight. Glad you are hangin' with the rest of us and here here here is to another year of highs and lows...the "new norm". love Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Hey Hey, I will buy a round of drinks also in your honor Shar... One year and counting... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Happy 1 year Shar! Here's to many many more years of good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Cindi, what the heck is a slurpee? Shar, I think you should celebrate your survival but I know it's hard. My friend is 39 (big 40 coming up)and she struggles with the change in her life too. It's such a huge thing but, as Claire would say, "can't go back". You're here, surviving and fighting and that's worth celebrating. Even if an old pommie is telling you so. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 P.S Kiss goodbye to those Ashes Yeah right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Shar,congratulations on 1 year survivorship.Wishing you many,many more years of it too. Also wishing you well with upcoming scans.More shrinkage would be worthy of a couple bud lites (beer) at Cindi's pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Shar, Do you think we should invite the Brit to the Americas to partake in a slurpee??? Hope your celebration has been extra special! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Shar, You're right, way too young.. Heres to many more years of survivorship.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Shar-- Congrats on 1 year of survivorship. May you have many, many more. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 the news sounds good to me! I am all for celebrating. for the record, you didn't do ANYTHING to deserve this. no one does. you're fighting the good fight, and we're here with you! can a girl get a diet coke in this pub or what!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 Thanks guys for all your support. I actually snuck a beer last night, just one!!! Couldn't resist. Now I just have to psyche myself up for next week's scan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Congratulations on 1 year and many, many more to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Congratulations. Lets have a drink and celebrate our 1 year survival together. God Bless, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I say "Happy Anniversary!"...it's Happy because you are still HERE! May you have many, many more. And this is not a punishment...it's a disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Shar, Happy Anniversary! Cindi: I will take one of Aimee's diet cokes. My favorite. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Shar: Happy anniversary and wishes for many, many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I too say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! The bad news was a year ago, the GOOD NEWS IS YOUR HERE a year later and doing well! Not prefect, but WELL!!! Oh Shar, it takes about two years to get back to some normality in your life. It'll happen, just wait and see. The first year is the roughest year. They get better as time goes on. I'll sneak a beer tonight and CLINK you a CHEER! Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Shar, Good for you to get a beer snuck in. Frank is proud of you! Be careful sitting next to him though, he likes chocolate covered doughnuts (with sprinkles) as a backer to his Bud Lite! And for the rest of the crowd...the diet coke drinkers. I have nothing against ya'll. You know those big tubs full of icy water? Well, that is how I have the soda chillin'! Doesn't that sound the best when your brew is at the perfect temperature? Gotta love a good pubmeister! love, Cindi o'h p.s. the purple slurpee was for Justakid! She adores all colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Shar, What happened to the life you planned really stinks. You got a rotten deal. There's no denying that. If you're like me, an approaching scan just rattles your cage. It's the only time I catch myself thinking about scary outcomes. I bet once you get past this scan - which will be GOOD - you'll be able to enjoy the anniversary more. (Does anyone have a good name for the pre-scan/test jitters? It deserves a name.) It's winter down there, right? A hard time to keep your spirits up no matter what the circumstances. You have spring around the corner, though. Sneak another beer just for the heck of it! Glad to know you, Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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